Medical History and Physical Examination in Companion Animals 2nd Edition

The medical history and physical examination are the most important cornerstones of clinical diagnosis. This is the only veterinary book devoted to a description of methods applicable to companion animals. The methods described are used in the veterinary schools of Utrecht (the Netherlands) and Ghent (Belgium), but their effectiveness and usefulness is recognized by many visiting staff members and students from other veterinary schools in Europe and North America. Central to the book is the concept that the examination should be as efficient as possible. The descriptions of the examination are very detailed and enhanced with many high quality colour illustrations. The accompanying DVD includes video clips of a variety of examinations and forms (in PDF format) that can be used for determining the results when carrying out the medical history and physical examination in companion animals. • first book devoted to medical history and clinical examination in companion animals • system-based approach • problem-oriented approach: short initial examination is used to define the problems presented by the owner • uses same effective method of examination throughout • separate chapter on Reptiles • accompanying DVD with video clips and medical forms in PDF format to be used when carrying out medical history-taking and physical examination • written by top-experts in the field Content: Copyright , Page iv Contributors , Page vi , M.H. Boevé, W.E. van den Brom, S.C. Djajadiningrat-Laanen, A.M. van Dongen, J. de Gier, H.A.W. Hazewinkel, L.J. Hellebrekers, B.W. Knol, H.S. Kooistra, J.T. Lumeij, B.P. Meij, H.F. L'Eplattenier, J.J. van Nes, J.H. Robben, J. Rothuizen, G.R. Rutteman, A.C. Schaefers-Okkens, M.B.H. Schilder, F.C. Stades, et al. Prefaces , Page vii Translator's preface , Page viii Chapter 1 - Introduction , Pages 1-3 , A. Rijnberk Chapter 2 - The rationale for this approach , Pages 4-7 , A. Rijnberk, F.J.van Sluijs Chapter 3 - A few concepts and an introduction to the diagnostic process , Pages 8-16 , A. Rijnberk, E. Teske Chapter 4 - Methods and instruments , Pages 17-26 , A. Rijnberk, W.E. van den Brom Chapter 5 - Medical records , Pages 27-39 , F.J.van Sluijs, J.J.van Nes Chapter 6 - The history , Pages 40-43 , A. Rijnberk Chapter 7 - General impression , Pages 44-46 , A. Rijnberk Chapter 8 - General examination , Pages 47-62 , A. Rijnberk, A.A. Stokhof Chapter 9 - Respiratory system , Pages 63-74 , A.A. Stokhof, A.J. Venker-van Haagen Chapter 10 - Circulatory system , Pages 75-85 , A.A. Stokhof, A. De Rick Chapter 11 - Digestive tract , Pages 86-100 , J. Rothuizen, E. Schrauwen, L.F.H. Theyse, L. Verhaert Chapter 12 - Kidneys and urinary tract , Pages 101-107 , A.M. van Dongen, H.F. L'Eplattenier Chapter 13 - Female reproductive tract , Pages 108-116 , A.C. Schaefers-Okkens, H.S. Kooistra Chapter 14 - Male reproductive tract , Pages 117-122 , J. de Gier, F.J. van Sluijs Chapter 15 - Skin, hair, and nails , Pages 123-131 , M.A. Wisselink, J. Declercq, T. Willemse Chapter 16 - Mammary glands , Pages 132-134 , G.R. Rutteman, E. Teske Chapter 17 - Locomotor system , Pages 135-159 , H.A.W. Hazewinkel, B.P. Meij, L.F.H. Theyse, B. van Rijssen Chapter 18 - Nervous system , Pages 160-174 , J.J. van Nes, B.P. Meij, L. van Ham Chapter 19 - Eyes , Pages 175-201 , M.H. Boevé, F.C. Stades, S.C. Djajadiningrat-Laanen Chapter 20 - Ears , Pages 202-206 , A.J. Venker-van Haagen Chapter 21 - Endocrine glands , Pages 207-212 , A. Rijnberk, H.S. Kooistra Chapter 22 - Behavior , Pages 213-220 , M.B.H. Schilder, B.W. Knol Chapter 23 - Emergencies , Pages 221-226 , J.H. Robben, F.J. van Sluijs Chapter 24 - Positions and restraint , Pages 227-231 , A.M. van Dongen, J.H. Robben Chapter 25 - Collection of material for laboratory examination , Pages 232-242 , J.H. Robben, A.M. van Dongen Chapter 26 - Preanesthetic examination , Pages 243-244 , L.J. Hellebrekers Chapter 27 - Health certification , Pages 245-246 , F.C. Stades, A.A. Stokhof Chapter 28 - Birds , Pages 247-271 , J.T. Lumeij Chapter 29 - Small mammals: rabbit, guinea pig, chinchilla, golden hamster, mouse, rat, gerbil, ferret, and mink , Pages 272-288 , J.T. Lumeij Chapter 30 - Reptiles , Pages 289-304 , I. Westerhof Appendix 1 - Guidelines for housing of rats, gerbils, hamsters, guinea pigs, rabbits, and ferrets as experimental animals , Pages 305-307 Appendix 2 - Classification of reptiles (ref: Animal Diversity Web) , Pages 308-310 Appendix 3 - Basic husbandry requirements for reptiles (I) , Page 311 Appendix 4 - Basic husbandry requirements for reptiles (II) , Page 312 Index , Pages 313-333 "The medical history and physical examination are the cornerstones of clinical diagnosis, but there are few books that give detailed coverage of these assessments in relation to companion animals ... Central to the book is the concept that the examination should be as efficient as possible. A short initial examination is used to define the problems presented by the owner. The clinician is then given staged guidance in making choices, thereby focusing on the essential problems and freeing up time for problem solving."--Page 4 of cover